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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-05-08, Page 14Page 14—The Wingham Advance -Times. Mak 1985 rMRS. QEORGE BROWN Gorrie Personal Notes Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacDonald, Kerri and Lisa of Waterloo, visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Toner. Mrs. John Leppingtorrand Mrs. Harvey Denney of Harriston accompanied Beverley Plume of Mount Forest to Richmond Hill and visited with Mrs. Fulton Watters on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell attended the an- niversary service at the Presbyterian Church, Lucknow, and visited with Rev. and .Mrs. William Henderson. Mrs. Gordon Edgar and Mrs. Earl Underwood returned home •last Monday from Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Austin of Waterloo visited Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. William Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Melville ( MRS. CINDY JOHANN Belmore Ladies of the McIntosh congregation gathered at the church on Tuesday evening of last week to plan the annual garden party, which will be held June 5. Walter Renwick visited at the Toronto General Hospital last Tuesday with Bob Reid and his daughter Linda, whose husband has been a patient there. All are glad to hear that Alan Darling has now been released from hospital and is back at home. Congratulations go to Mr. •and Mrs: Graham Wright's daughter Paula, who won a music scholarship at. the Walkerton Music Festiiral this past weekend. Mildred Dickson, Mae Moffat, Grace Mulvey and Jean McDonald attended the Ladies' Curling Association Meeting in Toronto, which was held at the lloward Johnson hotel. Dennis visited with Mrs. Olive Currie of Ailsa Craig in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Saturday and also called, on Howard Neabet in University Hospital. Fr. and Mrs. David Ternpleman and Brian of Wellesley spent the weekend with Mrs. Joseph Simmons. Wes Underwood of Wingham visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Underwood and also called on Mrs. Bert Hubbard. Mrs. Archie Miller and son of Georgetown visited the forrner's father, Peter Jorissen, in Wingham and District Hospital on Saturday. Mr. arid Mrs. Whitney Dane of Toronto visited Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Alex Taylor. President opens meeting with FORDWICH — The May,. meeting of the senior citizens was opened by the president, Mrs. William Wilson. who read a poem. The national anthem was sung and "Happy Birthday'. was sung to four members. The roll call and treasurer's report were given. A motion was made that bills be paid. Thank you cards were read from Mrs: Anson Demerling and William Wilson. Catholic board director expects extended funding The director of the Huron - Perth Roman Catholic Sep- arate School Board expects legislation for extending funding to Catholic high schools will go ,ahead once the provincial legislature resumes sitting. "I wouldn't expect any sig- nificant change in plans," said William Eckert in a Monday morning interview. The interview followed Premier-elebt Frank Mil- ler's comments on Friday morning that he would re- consider the question of ex- tending full funding to Catholic schools. "If he (Miller) means he is thinking of going back on the prontise of full funding — I find that quite surprising. If it meahs his party will re- view, along with the other two parties, that's under - PROTECTION When equipping your home wit smoke detectors, the Industrial Accident Pre- vention Association offers suggestions: a) Purchaise only approved models. b) Mount them on 'the ceil- ing near sleeping areas and at the top of the basement stairs. • c) Make sure every family member is familiar with the signal and what it meads. Protect your home and family against ffres. Standable," commented Mr. Eckert. He noted both the Liberal and New Democratic parties support full funding. - "We are proceeding with our plans," said Mr. Eckert. The board will receive the report of its secondary school planning committee May 13 and will make adeci- sion May 21. " NORTIHIURON VETERINARY CLUB There was ait% excellent turn -out for the new North Huron Veterinary ',Glut) meeting at'Blyth. The mem- bers learned that the main study topic will he respir- atory disease. The election of officers was held with the following results: president, Steven Dow; vice-president; Anita Wilts; secretary, Lisa Boon- stoppel ; press reporter, Kate Procter. Coming events were dis- cussed including • judging, demonstration, and Reach for the Top competitions. A representative to the Youth Council was chosen. The next meeting wilt be held May 29 at 8 p.m. at the home of Brian Wiersma, hear Blyth. Tentative plans call tor a Catholic high school to co- exist in Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton for Huron students and in Perth for St. Michael's. school, now a Grade 7 and 8 school, to be phased -in as a high school. Mr. Eckert said meetings between the Catholic school board and the Huron and Perth public school boards have been set up and Will go ahead. "I can't imagine it (fund- ing) not going forward," said Mr. Eckert. EARS 'LEWIS STONEHOUSE f Belgrave The Cancer Society cam- paign in the Belgrave area resulted in receipts .of $1,314.50 which is an increase of $151 over last year. • The Belgrave Ladies of the U.C.W. held a successful bake sale at the Flea Market in the Wingham Armouries on Saturday. Mrs. Esther McCallum, Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Mabel Smith, all of Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook and Mr. Jim McCallum all of Belgrave called at the Millar -George Funeral Home, London on Sunday afternoon and paid . their respects to their cousin, Mrs. David Duncan of Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stone- house were dinner guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth MacDonald of RR 3, Teeswater. Mrs. Elilabeth Procter visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Zettler, Sherry and twin daughters, Alicia and Amanda of RR 41 7 Walkerton.' Weekend visitors with Mrs. Elizabeth Procter were Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Smith - ,son of Downsview and her daughter Marjorie Procter of Mississauga and Kristen Townley of Toronto. • 0 m The members were reminded of their walk for fitness or "The Moon Walk", scheduled for May 25 to June 6. The spring rally for seniors is to be -held at the Wingham Armouries on May 31 with registration from 9:30 to 10 a.m. The local club also was asked to submit a name for vice president for the zone. The • program at last week's meeting opened with poems relating to mothers, read by Mrs. Wray Cooper. Mrs. Harold Doig read the Alphabet for Farm Safety". The remainder • of the evening was spent playing crokinole. Lunch and a social time brought the evening to a close. The group's next card party is scheduled for May 10 at 8:30p.m. ' • Belgrave euchre BELGRAVE — Nine tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall, Wed- nesday, May 1. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Gertrude Allen; novelty lady, Mrs. Pearl Shiell; low lady, Mrs. Helen Martin; high man, Gordon Waiter; novelty man, Lewis - Stonehouse; low man, Mrs. Lorne Jamieson (playing as a man). A pot luck supper Will be held Wednesday, May 8 starting at 6:30 followed by euchre. Everyone is "wel- come. MRS. CLEM McLELLAN Brussels Peggy McLellan and Mrs. Dianne McLellan were visitors last Friday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McLellan of Listowel. A genealogy meeting was held recently in Exeter with the following local residents attending: Ruth Galbraith, Ida Evans, Norman Hoover, Marie. McTaggart and Marguerite Sanderson. The Auburn Women's. Institute held a historical meeting in its halt with its guest speaker being 'the author of "Meet Me at the Station". She showed slides • of unusual stations and ' commented on thesame. Attending from. this area were Carl and Eleanor Hem- ingway, Marie McTaggart and Annie Reid of Walton. The Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held a very successful rummage and bake sale last Saturday. THE SHIRT TALES were the. playoff champs in the Senior Bantam division of the Wingham Youth Bowling Council. Team members include: back, Jane Bateson, Don- na Lynn George, Kerr McGrath; front, Jakm Steffler and Dean, Vincent. Lisa Chap- man is absent from the photo. SENIOR PLAYOFF CHAMPS—The Robbies captured the Junior and Senior playoff championship in the Wingham Youth Bowling Council League. Team members are: back, Robbie Lamont, Mike Lewis, Tim Lewis; fro,nt, Samantha George and Angie Wall. . . KINSMEN BANTAMS—Brett Martin McKee, who compiled an incredible top scorer and Terry Daer was most tam team. The boys were honored was named most valuable Mayer while Corey 211 points on 100 goals and 111 assists, was improved player on.the Wingham Kinsmen Ban- at the Wingham Minor !jockey awards day. _ AMESIP' ..1 7. • i:Istate:•, 4,40.1 : - .„. 4,4 TYKE ALL-STARS—Shawn Gedcke was selected as most valuable player; Brett Sangster was the top scorer and Jeremy Creeden was the most improved player on the Wingham Tyke All-Star team. Their efforts were rewarded with nice trophies at Saturday's Wingham Minor Hockey iWards day. THE WINGHAM CANADETTES won the award for best marching unit at a competition held in Standish, Michigan, recently and won most overall points in the competition. A total of 33 Canadettes made the trip to Standish in late April. The group also was presented with an American flag to use in parades while in Standish. The Canadettes are presenting their spring recital, Talent Parade '85, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wingham ,Town Hall. !I„